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Oregon-based alpine skier Jackie Wiles headed to her fourth Olympics Featured News by Oregon Today News
OREGON KTVZ -- Oregon-based alpine skierJackie Wilesjust qualified for her fourth Olympics... More

01/23/2026

KTVZ's Lynsey Harris Bids Farewell to Central Oregon, Heads to California Featured News by Oregon Today News
BEND Ore KTVZ -- After sharing Central Oregons stories KTVZs Lynsey Harris is saying goodb... More

01/23/2026

NWS: Cold, dry weather brings threat of frostbite, hypothermia to Western Oregon, SW Wash. Featured News by Oregon Today News
The dry winter chill continues for Western Oregon and Southwest Washington with yet anothe... More

01/23/2026

Portland woman failed to secure dogs before fatal mauling of first grader, judge rules Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/23/2026

Nike investigating a reported ransomware attack Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/23/2026

Portland mom sentenced to over 10 years after DUII crash that killed 4-year-old son Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/23/2026

Hyundai recalls nearly 84,000 Genesis vehicles over software error Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/23/2026

Incident in north Eugene leads to self-inflicted shooting, investigation ongoing Featured News by Oregon Today News
Multiple agencies responded to St Vincent de Paul in north Eugene on Friday afternoon foll... More

01/23/2026

Dear Annie: Is my friend’s rough childhood the reason she doesn’t express gratitude? Featured News by Oregon Today News
Brookings Harbor Education Foundation, Inc.President of the Wild Rivers Film Festival (WRFF) Bev Juday receives grant fr... Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
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These sites like Crown Coins offer top sweepstakes casino welcome bonuses Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/23/2026

Serial rapist pleads guilty to 5 separate attacks in 18 months in Portland Featured News by Oregon Today News
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01/23/2026

1/23/26 - Deputies continue to find impaired drivers in the new year    
  
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways.    
  
🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time   
🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason   
🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive   
💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver   
👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt!   
  
Drive safe in 2026 – or better yet, get a ride!   
  
On January 7th at 5 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into the water off E. Beacon Drive near Hileman Lane, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Calla Lillian Sheffield, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Sheffield was arrested for DUII.    
  
On January 9th at 11 p.m., deputies received a report of an intoxicated driver in a motorhome on Highway 126 west of Eugene. A deputy assigned to Veneta located the vehicle as it went through town and observed it driving poorly. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, John Walter Kolka, 38, of Florence. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Kolka was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.   
  
On January 10th at 2 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of Chambers Street and W. 5th Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy contacted the driver, Alejandro Reyes Ramirez, 55, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Ramirez was arrested for DUII.    
  
On January 12th at 11 p.m., deputies and Eugene Police officers responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in the River Road area. Deputies contacted the driver, Melissa Anne Sullivan Hall, 40, of Eugene, after locating her in a neighborhood off Hunsaker Road. They observed signs she was impaired, and after additional investigation she was arrested for DUII.    
  
On January 16th at 9:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of E. Hunter Road and Lindsay Lane, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Josua Ryan Diocson, 20, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Three passengers were in the vehicle, one of whom was a juvenile. After additional investigation, Diocson was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor.    
  
On January 18th at 10 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into a power pole on Prairie Road near Meadowview Road, north of Eugene. The vehicle had powerlines down across it, and was occupied by Lance Allan Harris, 56, of Eugene, and a juvenile. Deputies contacted several witnesses. After additional investigation, Harris was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person.    
  
On January 19th at 4 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on Corliss Lane, Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Mizael Domingo Maldonado, 29, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Maldonado was arrested for DUII.    
  
On January 22nd at 8 p.m., deputies responded to milepost 20 on Marcola Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash. A Linn County deputy arrived on scene first. Deputies discovered the vehicle had struck a guardrail before crashing into a tree. Deputies contacted the driver, Clark Allen Neilsen, 37, of Marcola, who was uninjured. They observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Neilsen was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor.    
  
At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash off Marcola Road near Mohawk Road, east of Springfield. Springfield Police and Mohawk Valley Fire District also responded. The vehicle had struck a power pole, knocking out power to the area. The driver, Annette Suzanne Wizner, 47, of Marcola, was ejected and found in the roadway. Wizner was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Deputies observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation, she was arrested for DUII, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Reckless Driving. Featured News by Lane County Sheriff
1/23/26 - Deputies continue to find impaired drivers in the new year The Lane County Sheriff’s Office does not have regular funding for a dedicated traffic team or deputy assigned to DUI enforcement. However, our deputies are committed to the safety of our community, and that includes patrolling our roadways. 🚙 Plan your safe ride home ahead of time 🍺 If you drink or use drugs, do not drive for any reason 🔑 If you know someone has been drinking or using drugs, don't let them drive 💃 If you host a party with alcohol, make sure all guests leave with a sober driver 👍 And please, always wear your seatbelt! Drive safe in 2026 – or better yet, get a ride! On January 7th at 5 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into the water off E. Beacon Drive near Hileman Lane, Eugene. Deputies contacted the driver, Calla Lillian Sheffield, 26, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Sheffield was arrested for DUII. On January 9th at 11 p.m., deputies received a report of an intoxicated driver in a motorhome on Highway 126 west of Eugene. A deputy assigned to Veneta located the vehicle as it went through town and observed it driving poorly. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, John Walter Kolka, 38, of Florence. A passenger was also in the vehicle. After additional investigation, Kolka was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. On January 10th at 2 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly in the area of Chambers Street and W. 5th Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. The deputy contacted the driver, Alejandro Reyes Ramirez, 55, of Eugene, and observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Ramirez was arrested for DUII. On January 12th at 11 p.m., deputies and Eugene Police officers responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in the River Road area. Deputies contacted the driver, Melissa Anne Sullivan Hall, 40, of Eugene, after locating her in a neighborhood off Hunsaker Road. They observed signs she was impaired, and after additional investigation she was arrested for DUII. On January 16th at 9:30 p.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving recklessly in the area of E. Hunter Road and Lindsay Lane, Veneta. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Josua Ryan Diocson, 20, of Springfield, and observed signs of impairment. Three passengers were in the vehicle, one of whom was a juvenile. After additional investigation, Diocson was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor. On January 18th at 10 p.m., deputies responded to a crash into a power pole on Prairie Road near Meadowview Road, north of Eugene. The vehicle had powerlines down across it, and was occupied by Lance Allan Harris, 56, of Eugene, and a juvenile. Deputies contacted several witnesses. After additional investigation, Harris was arrested for DUII and Recklessly Endangering Another Person. On January 19th at 4 a.m., a deputy observed a vehicle driving poorly on Corliss Lane, Eugene. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Mizael Domingo Maldonado, 29, of Eugene. The deputy observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Maldonado was arrested for DUII. On January 22nd at 8 p.m., deputies responded to milepost 20 on Marcola Road for a report of a single-vehicle crash. A Linn County deputy arrived on scene first. Deputies discovered the vehicle had struck a guardrail before crashing into a tree. Deputies contacted the driver, Clark Allen Neilsen, 37, of Marcola, who was uninjured. They observed signs of impairment. After additional investigation, Neilsen was arrested for DUII, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Criminal Mischief in the 2nd Degree, and Driving While Suspended – Misdemeanor. At 11 p.m., deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash off Marcola Road near Mohawk Road, east of Springfield. Springfield Police and Mohawk Valley Fire District also responded. The vehicle had struck a power pole, knocking out power to the area. The driver, Annette Suzanne Wizner, 47, of Marcola, was ejected and found in the roadway. Wizner was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Deputies observed signs of impairment, and after additional investigation, she was arrested for DUII, Criminal Mischief in the 1st Degree, and Reckless Driving.
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01/23/2026

As Eastern Oregon Republican Greg Smith faces ethics complaints, he seeks another term in Salem Featured News by Oregon Today News
After a year of high-profile controversies Oregons longest-serving state lawmaker says he ... More

01/23/2026

Initiative to ban transgender athletes from female sports certified in Olympia Featured News by Oregon Today News
IL26-638 was certified by the Secretary of States Office on Thursday More

01/23/2026

Portland man pleads guilty to series of violent sexual assaults: 'Young lives have been shattered' Featured News by Oregon Today News
Damani Anderson 20 admitted to raping multiple girls and women he met online often holding... More

01/23/2026

Oregon Democratic lawmakers targeted by union-backed group Featured News by Oregon Today News
An Oregon group backed by the states powerful labor unions is targeting at least four Demo... More

01/23/2026

Free Sweeps Coins can be found at these sweepstakes casinos this weekend (Jan. 23-25) Featured News by Oregon Today News
Gold Coins are the fun currency at sweepstakes casinos but Sweeps Coins are the real game ... More

01/23/2026

Democrats are crushing Republicans in this new poll, and Trump’s approval numbers tell the whole story Featured News by Oregon Today News
Democrats appear to have an early advantage over Republicans with the 2026 midterm electio... More

01/23/2026

TikTok star with nearly 1M followers found dead in Thailand Featured News by Oregon Today News
Police arrested one person in connection to the 25-year-olds sudden death and are still in... More

01/23/2026

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